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NeuroEndocrinology Flashcards

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What is Neuroendocrinology?

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Link between nervous and endocrine systems

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Hypothalamic hormones involved in pituitry regulation are ?

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tropic hormones (hormones that stimulate/maintain their target tissues).

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TRH / Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone

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Stimulates release of TSH

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CRH / Corticotropin Releasing Hormone

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Stimulates release of ACTH

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GnRH Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone

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Stimulates release of FSH & LH

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GHRH / Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone

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Stimulates release of growth hormone

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GHIH / Growth Hormone Inhibiting Hormone /Somatostain

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Inhibits release of growth hormone and TSH

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PRH / Prolactin Releasing Hormone

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Stimulates release of Prolactin

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PIH / Dopamine / Prolactin Inhibiting Hormone

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Inhibits release of Prolactin

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TSH/ Thyroid stimulating hormone

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Stimulates secretion of Thyroid Hormone

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Adrenocroticotropic hormone / ACTH

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Stimulates secretion of cortisol by adrenal cortex

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone / FSH

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In females–growth & development of ovarian follicles, secretion of estrogen
In males–required for sperm production

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Luteinizing Hormone / LH

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In females–responsible for ovulation & luteinization, regulates ovarian secretion of female sex hormones.
In males stimulates testosterone secretion.

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Growth Hormone / GH

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Primary hormone responsible for regulating overall body growth, involved in metabolism, stimulates IGF-1 secretion

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Vasopressin / ADH/ AVP

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Enhances water retention by kidneys
Regulated by osmoreceptors in hypothalamus
Works with CRH on stress response

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Oxytocin / OT

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Stimulates smooth muscle contraction during childbirth

Promotes milk ejection during suckling

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Melatonin - Hormone of darkness

Secretion is low during light of day

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Keeps circadian rhythm in synchronicity with light-dark cycle
Promoes sleep
Influences reproductive activity, removes free radicals, enhances immunity

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